{"id":235876,"date":"2025-03-20T11:05:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T11:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/best-interrailing-destinations-and-routes-for-a-european-adventure\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T11:05:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T11:05:04","slug":"best-interrailing-destinations-and-routes-for-a-european-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/pl\/best-interrailing-destinations-and-routes-for-a-european-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Interrailing destinations and routes for a European adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>This interrailing destination guide was last updated 28th October 2022<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hey train travellers! If you\u2019re here, you\u2019re probably wondering how to plan your next Interrailing trip. Interrailing around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/backpacking-europe\/\" class=\"post links\">Europe<\/a> is a fantastic way to explore this culture-crammed continent. And guess what, it\u2019s also cheap as chips! In this <strong>ULTIMATE Interrailing route guide<\/strong>, we\u2019ve selected a handful of iconic cities and underrated spots for you to explore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TLDR:<\/strong> In this guide, we\u2019ve planned some iconic Interrailing routes including the best interrailing destinations for you, written by interrailers. All you have to do is buy a ticket, get on board and be whisked away to your next adventure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jump to\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/top-destinations-for-inter-railing\/#best-destinations\" class=\"post links\">11 Best Interrailing destinations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/top-destinations-for-inter-railing\/#best-small-cities-europe-interrail\" class=\"post links\">Off the beaten track \u2013 the best small cities in Europe for Interrailing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/top-destinations-for-inter-railing\/#best-interrailing-routes\" class=\"post links\">5 of the best Interrailing routes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, no European adventure is complete without a place to stay! We\u2019ve got a great selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/europe\" class=\"post links\">hostels throughout Europe<\/a>\u00a0and some great tips on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/50-things-to-do-for-free-in-europe\/\" class=\"post links\">free things to do in Europe<\/a>. (If you\u2019re strapped for cash.) Have a look!<\/p>\n<p><em>Read Next<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/how-much-does-interrailing-cost\/\" class=\"post links\">How much does interrailing cost?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-destinations\">11 best <strong>Interrailing destinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With so many iconic European cities calling out for you to visit them this year, which ones should you choose on your next Interrailing trip? With prices rising in cities like London and Paris, Interrailing is a great way to see some of Europe\u2019s great cities on a budget. And which cities make the cut? Here are some of the <strong><em>best Interrailing destinations<\/em><\/strong>, featuring your favourite European cities (and islands!) Hop on board!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"best-1-paris\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">1.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Paris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Paris, France<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148289\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148289\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/viajandoconela_2019-07-11_3253592692-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/viajandoconela_2019-07-11_3253592692-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/viajandoconela_2019-07-11_3253592692-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/viajandoconela_2019-07-11_3253592692-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/viajandoconela_2019-07-11_3253592692.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@viajandoconela<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p>Ah, Paris. The city of love (and Louvre) tops travellers\u2019 must-see lists again and again. And for good reason. You can spend mornings sipping caf\u00e9 au lait and wandering the cobbled roads of Le Marais, and afternoons culture vulturing at one of the city\u2019s many museums and galleries. Then head back to your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Paris\" class=\"post links\">hostel<\/a>\u00a0to meet up with your new friends and grab dinner or hit up a rooftop bar. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Paris\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Paris<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Brussels\/ChosenCountry.Belgium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Brussels, Belgium<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148290\" style=\"width: 844px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162-844x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162-844x1024.jpg 844w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162-768x932.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162-1265x1536.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/tilly_heal_2020-02-28_3483359162.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@tilly_heal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once reserved for politics buffs and seen as little more than a stop on the Eurostar, Belgium\u2019s capital city is quickly becoming a must-see destination on any Interrailing itinerary. Yes, there are beautiful municipal buildings and Art Nouveau architecture on every corner. But where the city really shines is at its quirky markets, cultural hotspots and, of course, craft breweries. What more could you want from a weekend stop?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Brussels\/ChosenCountry.Belgium\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Brussels<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Berlin, Germany<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148291\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/amogh_meshram_2018-03-18_2907992266-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/amogh_meshram_2018-03-18_2907992266-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/amogh_meshram_2018-03-18_2907992266-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/amogh_meshram_2018-03-18_2907992266-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/amogh_meshram_2018-03-18_2907992266.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@amogh_meshram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We all know Berlin\u2019s reputation as Europe\u2019s hedonism capital and, take it from us, it\u2019s NOT one to miss if you\u2019re looking to party. But did you know that Berlin was named the 5<sup>th<\/sup> friendliest city in Europe by Interrail themselves? No need to worry about making new friends here! Whether you\u2019re after a techno rave, a chilled coffee, or a wander around one of the city\u2019s 175 museums, you\u2019re guaranteed to have a jam-packed stay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Berlin\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Berlin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Amsterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Amsterdam, The Netherlands<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148292\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelle_amsterdam_2020-07-05_3619424248-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelle_amsterdam_2020-07-05_3619424248-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelle_amsterdam_2020-07-05_3619424248-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelle_amsterdam_2020-07-05_3619424248-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/hostelle_amsterdam_2020-07-05_3619424248.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@hostelle_amsterdam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Home to the world\u2019s only \u2018mayor of nightlife\u2019, it\u2019s no secret that Amsterdam takes its party scene very seriously. If you\u2019re looking for a more chilled-out visit, however, the city has so much to offer. Pitch up in a park to people watch, or cycle through the canal network to a museum, stopping in at boutiques and bars on the way. Amsterdam\u2019s fun and friendly atmosphere keeps solo travellers returning again and again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Amsterdam\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Amsterdam<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>5.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Prague, Czech Republic<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148293\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-148293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cletus_mascarenhas_2018-10-19_3055134544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cletus_mascarenhas_2018-10-19_3055134544.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cletus_mascarenhas_2018-10-19_3055134544-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cletus_mascarenhas_2018-10-19_3055134544-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/cletus_mascarenhas_2018-10-19_3055134544-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@cletus_mascarenhas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Famous for being one of Europe\u2019s loveliest old towns, Prague should earn a spot on any Interrailing itinerary. In the summer months, the riverbanks fill with young city-dwellers enjoying the sunshine and cheap beer. During the winter, the streets are filled with festive stalls touting cherry gluhwein and cinnamon chimney cake. If you\u2019re lucky enough to avoid the stag and hen parties on the weekends, Prague is a partier\u2019s paradise, too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Prague\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Prague<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Bratislava\/ChosenCountry.Slovakia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Bratislava, Slovakia<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148294\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148294 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reisemuus_2021-09-13_3878401367.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@reisemuus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On a rise to fame since the country\u2019s independence in 1993, Slovakia\u2019s capital is becoming a go-to destination for travellers on any Interrailing route. Slivovica sippers spill onto medieval streets in the heart of the gothic old town; the nightlife here is NOT to be ignored. Scoff down locals&#8217; favourite \u2018bryndzov\u00e9 pirohy\u2019 (a type of dumpling) before heading out for a wild night out at the bustling beer halls.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Bratislava\/ChosenCountry.Slovakia\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Bratislava<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>7.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Vienna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Vienna, Austria<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148295\" style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-148295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reneegoesroaming_2018-07-04_2979391565.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"996\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reneegoesroaming_2018-07-04_2979391565.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reneegoesroaming_2018-07-04_2979391565-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/reneegoesroaming_2018-07-04_2979391565-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@reneegoesroaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lovers of art and music can\u2019t miss this stop. As you speed into the city, you\u2019ll see baroque architecture blossoming amongst contemporary bars and restaurants. Vienna, we have arrived. The Austrian capital has a long and passionate relationship with classical music, and if you\u2019re interested in checking out a performance, queue up around two hours early at the Staatsoper and try to get your hands on incredibly cheap standing tickets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Vienna\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Vienna<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>8.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Zagreb\/ChosenCountry.Croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Zagreb, Croatia<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148296\" style=\"width: 819px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/saraligutti_2018-06-11_2964041568-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/saraligutti_2018-06-11_2964041568-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/saraligutti_2018-06-11_2964041568-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/saraligutti_2018-06-11_2964041568-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/saraligutti_2018-06-11_2964041568.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@saraligutti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At one time, Zagreb was seen as just a brief stopping point along the way to other Croatian destinations like Dubrovnik. These days, travellers are beginning to see that this red-roofed city is worth more than just a quick visit. Have a seat in Bana Jela\u010di\u0107a (Zagreb\u2019s main square) and watch people stroll across cobblestones bordered with church spires and vibrant concrete murals. Zagreb is the queen of caf\u00e9 culture, but after you\u2019ve finished your latte? Bathe in the warm glow of Zagreb\u2019s buzzing street life: pop-up bars, markets and food stalls await your jingling pockets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Croatia\" class=\"post links\"><strong>See all hostels in Croatia<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">9.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Sarajevo\/ChosenCountry.Bosnia-And-Herzegovina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>A city with a turbulent past, the Sarajevo of today has a distinctive East-meets-West ambience. Travellers can stroll through the Ba\u0161\u010dar\u0161ija bazaar to the shiny new cable car station, where a \u00a310 ride will take you 1km into the clouds. Suspended above the city, you\u2019ll see a mishmash of cathedrals, mosques and synagogues scattered below towering forested mountains. Another one for caf\u00e9 culture, expect open-fronted cafes serving up strong blends of Bosnian coffee while the locals puff lazily on Hookah pipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-content\">\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Croatia\" class=\"post links\"><strong>See all hostels in Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">10.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Athens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Athens, Greece<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148297\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-148297 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyndal_rayne_travel_2018-04-28_2936397442-1024x926.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyndal_rayne_travel_2018-04-28_2936397442-1024x926.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyndal_rayne_travel_2018-04-28_2936397442-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyndal_rayne_travel_2018-04-28_2936397442-768x695.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/kyndal_rayne_travel_2018-04-28_2936397442.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@kyndal_rayne_travel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spread below the Acropolis is a city toeing the line between ancient grandeur and hip and happening. Athens is unmistakeably grungy but in the most effortlessly cool way known to mankind. A mosaic of balconies, blocks and bars litter the cobbled streets in a clash of shapes. In the evenings, street performers serenade you outside bustling eateries as you sip on red wine and scoff down spanakopita.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Athens\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Athens<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">11.\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Ios\/ChosenCountry.Greece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Ios, Greece<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148298\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-148298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/comealongwithme_2020-07-22_3630539784-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/comealongwithme_2020-07-22_3630539784-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/comealongwithme_2020-07-22_3630539784-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/comealongwithme_2020-07-22_3630539784-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/comealongwithme_2020-07-22_3630539784.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@comealongwithme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Move over Mykonos, Ios is an affordable Greek island to party on (yes you can use your Interrailing pass for islands). For sun, sea and undoubtedly sexy vibes, head here in the summer months to experience young hedonism at its finest. From fine sand beaches to traditional hilltop towns; to party, chill or explore, Ios is the island for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Greece\" class=\"post links\"><strong>Book hostels in Greece<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-content\">\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h2 id=\"best-small-cities-europe-interrail\">Off the beaten track \u2013 the best small cities in Europe for Interrailing<\/h2>\n<p>Alnwick, Zwolle and Hossegor \u2013\u00a0They don\u2019t conjure up quite the same excitement as London, Amsterdam and Paris, do they? But when planning your I route, you should consider throwing a few of the best small cities and towns in Europe into the mix. Yes, Interrail not only covers the big-hitters, you can travel practically anywhere on the rail network with your golden ticket. Not only can small towns be more budget-friendly than the big capitals, they are also less crowded and you\u2019ll have the thrill of discovering a more offbeat side of Europe.<\/p>\n<p>For this section, we\u2019ve focused on the best smalls cities in Western Europe \u2013 in our experience, this is where getting an\u00a0 makes the most sense, particularly if you\u2019re hoping to be spontaneous and see a few places in a relatively short space of time. Anybody who\u2019s tried to buy a ticket from London to Edinburgh on the day of travel will know what we\u2019re talking about! For clarity, Eurail Passes are only for non-European citizens or residents while InterRail Passes are only for European citizens or residents.<\/p>\n<p>So, here\u2019s our pick of the best European cities to visit for an off-the-beaten-track adventure, featuring quirky bookshops, underground trampolining and a poison garden.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>San Sebastian \u2013 Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-100558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/GettyImages-943739936-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This gorgeous coastal city in the north of Spain, not far from the French border, was a revelation when we visited earlier this year. If you\u2019re looking for daily foodgasms, amazing surf and stunning coastal hiking ops then you need to add San Sebastian to your Interrail itinerary ASAP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/A-room-in-the-city\/San-Sebastian\/99093\" class=\"post links\">A Room In The City Hostel<\/a>\u00a0is quite possibly one of our favourite hostels in Europe and features a mahoossive roof terrace, ridiculously friendly staff and cosy pod beds for a good night\u2019s sleep. Not for you? View all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.San-Sebastian\/ChosenCountry.Spain\" class=\"post links\">hostels in San Sebastian<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Zwolle \u2013 Netherlands<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28398\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28398\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28398 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/waanders-in-de-broeren-bookshop_Hans-Westerink.jpg\" alt=\"Zwolle best small cities in europe for alternative interrailing route (c) Hans Westerink\" width=\"875\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@Hans Westerink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located in the North of the Netherlands, Zwolle is a historic little city that\u2019s home to one of Europe\u2019s most impressive bookshops. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/waandersindebroeren.nl\/\" class=\"post links\">Waanders in de Broeren<\/a>\u00a0occupies three floors of a magnificent gothic cathedral, complete with an original 15th-century organ and\u00a0stunning stained-glass windows. There are plenty of comfy seats dotted around plus a caf\u00e9, so if you\u2019re looking for somewhere inspiring to catch up on your reading\/studies, then look no further.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Zwolle isn\u2019t the easiest place to get to, but you can make the trip for the day from a few bigger places in the Netherlands, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Amsterdam\" class=\"post links\">Amsterdam<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Utrecht\/ChosenCountry.Netherlands\" class=\"post links\">Utrecht<\/a>. View all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Netherlands\" class=\"post links\">hostels in the Netherlands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Folkestone \u2013 England<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28520\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Folkestone-new-collage.jpg\" alt=\"Folkestone best small cities in Europe alternative interrailing route (c) Emma Martell\" width=\"875\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@Emma Martell\u00a0\/ Loz Pycock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A revival of Britain\u2019s forgotten coastal resorts has been happening recently, with towns such as Margate leading the charge. Folkestone is still a little rough around the edges, but with its own creative quarter, picturesque coastal walks and just 50 minutes by train from London, it looks set to be the next Brighton.<\/p>\n<p>For the best fish and chips, head to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesmokehousefolkestone.co.uk\/\" class=\"post links\">The Smokehouse<\/a>, the budget outpost of Michelin-starred Rocksalt restaurant. For great coffee try the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steepstreet.co.uk\/\" class=\"post links\">Steep Street literary caf\u00e9<\/a>. And for everything from zine workshops to vintage trinkets, take a walk around the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.creativequarterfolkestone.org.uk\/\" class=\"post links\">creative quarter<\/a>\u00a0down by the harbour. If you\u2019re lucky enough to be in town for the next\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk\/\" class=\"post links\">Trienniale<\/a> (Sep-Nov 2017), you\u2019ll be treated to amazing contemporary art in unusual locations all around town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Located just 50 minutes by train from King\u2019s Cross Station, you can easily visit Folkestone for the day from the capital. Check out all our amazing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/London\" class=\"post links\">hostels in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Blaenau Ffestiniog \u2013 Wales<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by the stunning Snowdonia National Park, this tiny former mining town is a must for thrill seekers exploring Europe. The nearby Llechwedd Slate Caverns are home to not one but two unusual attractions: above ground, you\u2019ll find the largest zip line network in the world,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zipworld.co.uk\/adventure\/detail\/titan\" class=\"post links\">Titan<\/a>, and below ground a psychedelic trampoline-filled\u00a0wonderland,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zipworld.co.uk\/adventure\/detail\/bounce-below\" class=\"post links\">Bounce Below<\/a>. Just don\u2019t ask us how to pronounce Blaenau Ffestiniog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Take a day trip from nearby Carnaerfon, where you\u2019ll find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/YHA-Snowdon-Pen-y-Pass\/Caernarfon\/82727\" class=\"post links\">c<\/a> Not for you? View all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Wales\" class=\"post links\">hostels in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hossegor \u2013 France<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28402\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/22060224243_1f5b524ddd_o-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"Hossegor best small European cities (c) Flickr\" width=\"875\" height=\"591\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@Viktoriia Vidal VB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This tiny French town first came onto our radar when our friends\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/hostelworld-sessions-live-music-sunset-sons\/\" class=\"post links\">Sunset Sons<\/a>\u00a0set up home there. It\u2019s just along the coast and over the border from San Sebastian, and it\u2019s supposedly one of the best places to surf in Europe, if not the world. The fact that it\u2019s such a small place means there\u2019s a lovely community vibe, and you\u2019ll get chatting to other surfers from all over the globe in between catching waves. Gnarly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Le-Surf-Spot\/Capbreton\/265842\" class=\"post links\">Le Surf Spot<\/a>\u00a0is a surfer\u2019s dream hostel, found less than 50 metres from the beach and offering free surfboard hire. Not for you? View all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/France\" class=\"post links\">hostels in France<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Freiburg \u2013 Germany <\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28403\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28403\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Freiburg_Yvonne.jpg\" alt=\"Freiburg best small European cities alternative interrailing route (c) Lovely for Living\" width=\"875\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">@Lovelyforliving<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pretty much every list of the best small cities in Europe includes Freiburg, so it\u2019s no insider tip. But with stunning natural beauty, great coffee and beer, and a studenty vibe that oozes cool, we just had to include it. Climb the Schlossberg hill for amazing views of the city, soak up all the history in the Freiburg M\u00fcnster and strike a pose on the Blaue Br\u00fccke. Do like the locals, and follow one of the pretty hiking trails out of the city and straight into the Black Forest,\u00a0or if you\u2019re feeling lazy take the cable car over the forest and up to the Schauisland mountain.<\/p>\n<p>After a full day exploring, relax in the beer garden of local brewery\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.feierling.de\/\" class=\"post links\">Hausbrauerei Feierling<\/a>\u00a0or head to the recently opened\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vidafr\/\" class=\"post links\">Vida<\/a> for amazing vegan and veggie food.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Try\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/KulturJugendherberge-Rottweil\/Rottweil\/99712\" class=\"post links\">Kultur|Jugendherberge Rottweil<\/a>\u00a0located in a former convent in nearby Rottweil, or view more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/Germany\" class=\"post links\">hostels in Germany<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alnwick \u2013 England<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28411 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Alnwick-collage.jpg\" alt=\"alnwick best small cities to visit in Europe for alternative interrail route (c) flickr\" width=\"875\" height=\"1100\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">@<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/milesmilo\/14494939673\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">milo bostock<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/martinb\/2971085559\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Martin Burns<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jojakeman\/2819254568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Jo Jakeman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/reizzil\/23568122145\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">madraban<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Poison garden. Giant treehouse. A bookshop housed in an old railway station. Alnwick is one of the coolest little places we\u2019ve visited in England, and it\u2019s hard to believe that even many Brits haven\u2019t heard of it. The bookshop in question is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.barterbooks.co.uk\/\" class=\"post links\">Barter Books<\/a>, and aside from being the best second-hand bookshop in England, it\u2019s also where the original \u201cKeep Calm and Carry On\u201d poster was discovered in a dusty old box. So now you know\u00a0who to blame.\u00a0The poster now hangs on the wall above the till.<\/p>\n<p>The poison garden and giant treehouse are both housed in the nearby\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alnwickgarden.com\/\" class=\"post links\">Alnwick Garden<\/a>, and if you have time then\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alnwickcastle.com\/default.aspx\" class=\"post links\">Alnwick Castle<\/a>\u00a0is also worth a look. When you\u2019re done exploring, head over to the wonderfully named\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/granniestea\" class=\"post links\">Grannies Tearoom<\/a> for delicious scones and a proper British brew.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Alnwick-Youth-Hostel\/Alnwick\/90892\" class=\"post links\">Alnwick Youth Hostel<\/a>, housed in the town\u2019s former courthouse, or if you\u2019d prefer to stay somewhere a bit livelier, check out our hostels in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Newcastle-upon-Tyne\/ChosenCountry.England\" class=\"post links\">Newcastle<\/a>, which is 25 minutes by train and a short bus ride into the centre of Alnwick.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Matera \u2013 Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28525 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Matera-collage-new.jpg\" alt=\"Matera Italy best small cities in europe for alternative interrail itinerary (c) Robbie Shade \/ mary93mod\" width=\"875\" height=\"650\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">@\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rjshade\/sets\/72157631518364485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Robbie Shade<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mary93mod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">mary93mod<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Given the popularity of places such as Cappadocia and Santorini, it\u2019s surprising that this quirky little town in Southern Italy home to thousands of ancient cave dwellings isn\u2019t better known. The historic centre, known as the \u201cSassi\u201d (lol) was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in the 90s, and the caves are now home to characterful restaurants, cafes and galleries. Make sure you explore the tiny cave churches scattered around, where you\u2019ll find some of the oldest frescoes in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Check out the quirky\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/The-Rock-Hostel\/Matera\/267877\" class=\"post links\">Rock Hostel<\/a>\u00a0in Matera\u2019s Old Town, or view more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/findabed.php\/ChosenCity.Matera\/ChosenCountry.Italy\" class=\"post links\">hostels in Matera<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Roubaix \u2013 France<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28412 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/La-PIscine_Bassin-3-EDITED.jpg\" alt=\"Roubaix la piscine museum best small cities to visit in Europe on interrailing trip \" width=\"875\" height=\"581\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">@\u00a0Alain Leprince\/La Piscine, mus\u00e9e d&#8217;art et d&#8217;industrie de Roubaix 2016<\/p>\n<p>Roubaix\u2019s museum of art and industry aka \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roubaix-lapiscine.com\/\" class=\"post links\">La Piscine<\/a>\u201d is\u00a0guaranteed to make your Instagram feed more fabulous.\u00a0Its impressive collection of\u00a0sculptures, paintings and ceramics\u00a0is housed in a former swimming pool,\u00a0where the exhibits and gorgeous Art Deco design of the building are reflected in the water of the now-disused pool. Other original features such as the old changing cubicles have been preserved, making this one of the quirkiest museums we\u2019ve ever visited.<\/p>\n<p>The museum alone\u00a0is worth making the trip to Roubaix, but the city also boasts some pretty cool architecture from its glory days as an industrial hub. Take a walk around and keep your eyes peeled\u00a0for buildings such as the Church Saint-Martin, Huchon Water Tower, and the National Archives of the Working World.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong>\u00a0Roubaix is just 10km from Lille, where you can stay at the cosy\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hosteldetails.php\/Hostel-Gastama\/Lille\/59263\" class=\"post links\">Hostel Gastama<\/a>,\u00a0who do a mean vegan curry. Not for you? View all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/France\" class=\"post links\">hostels in France<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-interrailing-routes\"><strong>5 of the best Interrailing routes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Okay, so you\u2019re heading out to Europe. But what Interrailing route should you take? There are so many great spots in Europe, it can be a minefield deciding where to go. Not to worry! We\u2019ve pulled together some of the most popular routes for all your train travel needs. Whether going Interrailing for 1 week or 1 month, you\u2019re bound to have a brilliant time.<\/p>\n<p>Bear in mind, most of the stops we\u2019ve included here are cities. If you\u2019re looking for an off-the-beaten-track adventure, see the section above!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Agatha Christie&#8217;s choice: best Interrailing route from London<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After a few cups of tea (or a few pints), you\u2019ll be ready to set off on your Interrailing route from London. Our chosen itinerary follows the iconic train journey of the Orient Express itself: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/plan-your-trip\/trip-ideas\/recommended-routes\/classic-routes\/london-istanbul-train-route\" class=\"post links\">London to Istanbul via Paris<\/a>. Before the take-off of private jets and first-class flights, the world&#8217;s elite travelled across Europe in the velvet seats of extravagant trains. While today\u2019s Interrailing route is tediously modern \u2013 what do you mean there isn\u2019t a mahogany dining car with crystal goblets?! \u2013 the grandeur of this itinerary is not to be skipped over. And don\u2019t worry, Agatha Christie won\u2019t pop in to enlist you to solve a murder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">7 days to 1 month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>London, Great Britain<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Paris, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Munich, Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Zagreb, Croatia<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Belgrade, Serbia<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Sofia, Bulgaria<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Istanbul, Turkey<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Best pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/interrail-passes\/global-pass\" class=\"post links\">Global Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best time to go: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">To feel like you\u2019re in an Agatha Christie novel, head off during winter.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-content\">\n<div id=\"feature-body-1\" class=\"feature-page features-page-content \">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3><strong>Short and sweet: best Interrailing route for 1 week<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A 1-week Interrailing pass is perfect for getting to grips with a European country of your choice. Our recommendation? Take a once in a lifetime journey through the rolling hills and jagged mountains of the Swiss countryside. Switzerland deserves to rise above its famed chocolate shops and cuckoo clocks (although both are undoubtedly excellent.) Lovers of folk-core can stroll through Bern\u2019s cobbled alleyways and peer precariously into the cyan Aare River from medieval stone arc bridges. Thrill seekers head to rocky heights for year-round alpine adventure. Summer brings white-water-rafting and rambling hikes with storybook views; Winter hears skis slice through powder-sprinkled glaciers while roaring fires await under mounted deer heads at the bottom of the mountain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">7 days<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Zurich<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Lucerne<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Interlaken<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Bern<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Geneva<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Best pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/interrail-passes\/one-country-pass\/switzerland\" class=\"post links\">Switzerland Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best time to go: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">Switzerland in Spring or Summer is perfect for train travel.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Happy medium: best Interrailing route for 2 weeks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In two weeks, you can cover A LOT of countries. For a top-to-bottom tour of some of Europe\u2019s most beautiful cities, we suggest this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/plan-your-trip\/trip-ideas\/recommended-routes\/classic-routes\/north-to-south-in-2-weeks\" class=\"post links\">North to South Interrailing itinerary<\/a>. Whizz through the natural wonders of Sweden, Germany, Austria and Italy, and watch the scenery shift from Nordic to the Mediterranean before your very eyes. 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But, if you\u2019re an itinerary-kinda-person, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/plan-your-trip\/trip-ideas\/recommended-routes\/classic-routes\/example-interrail-trip-one-month-europe\" class=\"post links\">London to Athens Interrailing route<\/a> covers some of Europe\u2019s most well-known cities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">1 month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>London, UK<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Paris, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Brussels<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>The Hague, The Netherlands<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Amsterdam, The Netherlands<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Berlin, Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Munich, Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Salzburg, Austria<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Zurich, Switzerland<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Lucerne, Switzerland<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Lugano, Switzerland<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Milan, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Venice, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Florence, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Siena, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Bari, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Patras, Greece<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Olympia, Greece<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Corinth, Greece<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Athens, Greece<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Best pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/interrail-passes\/global-pass\" class=\"post links\">Global Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best time to go: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">Let\u2019s have a summer adventure baby!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Sun and sea seekers: best Mediterranean Interrailing route<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got a beer-on-the-beach kinda vibe, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/plan-your-trip\/trip-ideas\/recommended-routes\/classic-routes\/mediterranean-itinerary\" class=\"post links\">coastal Mediterranean Interrailing route<\/a> might suit you best. A sensual celebration of sun-warmed cities, lapping waves and lots of olive oil, this route covers legendary spots in Spain, France, Monaco and Italy. Starting out among cosmo-champs like Valencia and Barcelona, you\u2019ll wind your way through the coastal cities of Southern France; blow some of your budget in Monoco; before finishing up your adventure in six legendary Italian port cities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">14\u00a0days to 1 month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stops:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Valencia, Spain<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Barcelona, Spain<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Montpellier, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Marseille, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Cannes, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Nice, France<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Monte Carlo, Monaco<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Savona, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Genoa, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Pisa, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Livorno, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #f25621;\"><strong>Naples, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Best pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interrail.eu\/en\/interrail-passes\/global-pass\" class=\"post links\">Global Pass<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Best time to go: <span style=\"color: #f25621;\">Head out in early autumn to avoid the crowds but keep the sun shining.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>To sum it all up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whew! 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